W.K. PERRY, the aeronaut who has hurt by falling from a baloon at the Mount Holly Fair, near Charlotte, North Carolina, ten days ago, died at that place as a result of internal injuries.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 6 September 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpted from the Long Ridge Letter column:
Mrs. Langley KELLY the oldest lady of this place is seriously ill, we sincerely wish for her a speedy recovery.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
The funeral services of Thomas JONES (colored), who died June 25th, at the residence of his son J.W. JONES, in this town, took place at the colored Methodist church on Sunday, August 25th. Rev. H.H. WHEDBEE, of Edenton officiating. The deceased was aged 72 years and was one of the most highly respected colored citizens of this place.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mrs. Cottie HARILEE who has been visiting her sister Mrs. E.R. LATHAM returned home.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Miss Hope HUNTER visits her mother Mrs. J.B. HUNTER at Enfield.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mr. C.C. WINSLOW has been elected Mayor of Winfall, NC, to succeed Mr. A.S. Jordan.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
While Mr. Willie SPRUILL accompanied by Miss Alice HILLIARD were out driving on Friday afternoon last, the horse became frighten and turned the bugy overthrowing them to the ground. No serious damage was done farther than the spraining of Miss HILLIARD’s arm, which we are pleased to note, is almost well.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mr. H. PEAL has taken Mr. C.W. HOLLIDAY, formerly of Tyrrell county, into his employ as business manager of the “Old Reliable Carriage Factor.” Mr. HOLLIDAY invites his friends to call on him when in want of first class work or a fine buggy. See notice in this issue.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Dr. E.E. MURRAY, our popular young dentist, is off for his summer vacation. While absent the doctor will visit his old home in Duplin county, also Carolina Beach, and other points of interest. We wish him a pleasant trip and an early return.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Two girls, aged 12 and 14, daughters of Nelson SHEPPARD, of Beaufort county, NC, met a horrible death. The parents were at church and the children lighted a fire and poured kerosene from the can upon the blaze. A terrible explosion took place, the clothing of the girls took fire, and both were burned to death.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.